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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98118
We are currently delivering food to our disabled and immunocompromised clients who are unable to come into the food bank. Volunteers help pack bags of groceries to be delivered to up to 500 clients each day. Shifts are available Thursdays 9am- 1pm. We welcome weekly volunteers as well as those who can only help once in a while. This is physical work in a modified warehouse setting. Volunteers should be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and up to 40 lbs with assistance, bend, reach, grasp, and move around safely in a busy space. If you would like to volunteer but cannot meet these physical requirements, contact volunteer@rvfb.org to find a role that fits your skills. All volunteers must provide proof of COVID vaccination and wear a KN95 or N95 mask while indoors.
Date Posted: Jun 24, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98118
Want to help reduce landfill-bound waste? Rainier Valley Food Bank needs volunteers to help manage the proper sorting of our waste to reduce our environmental impact! 1-2 volunteers each distribution day will collect waste bins (trash, recycling, compost), sort into the proper dumpster. They will also unpackage unusable foods for composting. As time allows, waste reduction volunteers will also help break down cardboard, rinse containers for recycling, keep the grounds free of litter. Qualifications: comfortable working with waste. We will provide gloves (and apron if desired). Can lift up to 30 lbs unassisted. Necessary motor skills to open packaging, sort waste, and place into dumpsters. Attention to detail No previous experience necessary. Training will be provided. Shifts available Wednesday - Saturdays. Time flexible in 10am - 2pm range. Est 2 hour shifts.
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98118
Now that we have a new expanded location, we are reopening our doors for our clients to come into the food bank and self-select their food. Starting July 1, "in-person shopping" shifts are Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30am - 11am and 11:30am - 2:30 PM. You are welcome to sign up for both shifts if desired, but we will fully close for lunch between shifts with no volunteer work or staff support during this time so that we can care for ourselves before continuing to care for the community. Distribution Volunteers may: Set up distribution center for shopping welcome clients help guests load selected food into their bags hand out to-go lunches monitor stations line management direct parking traffic clean up after shopping, reset warehouse for next shift/day Translate for guests* *We serve a very diverse community with over 14 languages spoken. Bi/multilingual volunteers are especially needed. Contact volunteer@rvfb.org for more information and sign up instructions.
Date Posted: Jun 24, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98118
Goal of the position: Every Thursday, we deliver grocery bags to our clients who are disabled or immunocompromised and unable to come to the food bank in person. As a home delivery driver, you will drive your own vehicle to deliver between 15-25 bags of food to clients in South Seattle. Requirements: * Valid driver’s license * Background check * Availability Thursdays. Pick up times available 10am - 2pm. Plan for 3 hours, many routes take less time. * Highly personable and works well with others * Minimum 3 month commitment desired Responsibilities: * Safely deliver bags to 15-25 clients each Thursday (occasional volunteers also welcome) * Check in on client’s welfare, report concerns and changes to home delivery coordinator Our food bank could not operate at this scale without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month. Skills Needed: * Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude * Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients * Must be able to work in both calm and fast-paced environments * Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings * Multi-lingual is a huge plus! All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check. Contact: Ryan Cooper - Volunteer Coordinator ryan.cooper@rvfb.org 9021 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118
Date Posted: Jun 8, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98118
Goal of the position: Interpret between food guests and staff and volunteers when necessary. Ensure food guests are informed correctly of policies and procedures. Time Required: Hours: Friday 9-11 and/or 12-2 Saturday 9-11 and/or 12-2 Length of Commitment: Minimum 3 hour shift preferred Positions Available: 4-5 Position Availability: Every Friday. & Saturday. 9 am-2 pm (flexible times) Responsibilities: Interpret for guests in a professional and respectful manner Answer questions, promote community/health/nutrition resources Ensure guests are informed of policies & procedures Educate guests about volunteer & intern opportunities Commitment to policies & procedures signed With a small staff, our food bank could not operate without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month. Skills Needed: Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients Must be able to work in both calm and fast-paced environments Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings Have a neat appearance and a friendly demeanor Multi-lingual in Chinese (preferably Cantonese), or Vietnamese Other desired languages: Spanish, Arabic, Thai, Lao, Russian, Somali Application Process: All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check. Contact: Ryan Cooper Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@rvfb.org 9021 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118
Date Posted: Jun 24, 2022
